CUBA!

Artists For Peace: CUBA!

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Cuban music is a world of rhythm, soul and innovation, shaped by iconic figures like Miguel Matamoros, Ernesto Lecuona, Compay Segundo, and other masters. Matamoros, the creator of the famed 'Son Cubano,' revolutionized Cuban music with timeless pieces like Lágrimas Negras, blending African and Spanish influences into an irresistible sound. Lecuona, one…

Four Winds: Spring Sing

Four Winds Barragga Bay, NSW, Australia
Spring Sing provides a wonderful opportunity for choirs from the region to come together in a spirit of joy and sharing. Each choir is encouraged to prepare the combined pieces as best as they can before the event. On the day of the workshop, all participants will rehearse together to…

Brisbane Powerhouse: Pasifika Made

Brisbane Powerhouse 119 Lamington St, New Farm, QLD, Australia
Pasifika Made is a bold expression of Pacific cultural and contemporary arts. Bringing together artists and communities from across the diaspora and the Moana in a vibrant program of arts, culture, and ceremony. Returning in 2025 as part of Brisbane Festival, Pasifika Made transforms the Brisbane Powerhouse into a living…

Brisbane Festival: Xavier Rudd

Roma Street Parkland 1 Parkland Blvd, Brisbane City, QLD, Australia
With a career spanning over two decades, Xavier Rudd has established himself as a unique and compelling force in the world of roots music. His music is not just a melodic experience but a spiritual journey. Rooted in his deep connection to the earth and his ancestral lines, his songs…

Andrew Kay and Associates: Shamrock Tenors

Costa Hall, Geelong Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong, VIC, Australia
Direct from Belfast and London’s West End, Ireland’s newest music sensation is heading to Australia. Joined by a band of the country’s best multi-instrumentalists, the Tenors will light up the stage with soaring five-part harmony bringing a fresh energy to your favorite tunes. Take a journey to the Emerald Isle…
Bernadette Robinson

Arts Centre Melbourne: Bernadette Robinson

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
For over a century, Carnegie Hall has stood as the iconic New York stage where some of the world’s greatest artists have performed. From Billie Holiday to Maria Callas, and the unforgettable night Judy Garland recorded her best-selling album, this legendary venue has created melodic history. In this special concert,…
Bernadette Robinson

Arts Centre Melbourne: Bernadette Robinson

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
For over a century, Carnegie Hall has stood as the iconic New York stage where some of the world’s greatest artists have performed. From Billie Holiday to Maria Callas, and the unforgettable night Judy Garland recorded her best-selling album, this legendary venue has created melodic history. In this special concert,…

Brisbane Festival: Phantastic Ferniture

The Tivoli Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Catch Phantastic Ferniture live as they return in full force for a national tour, lighting up stages across Australia with its infectious garage-pop energy. After a long hiatus, the trio - Julia Jacklin, Elizabeth Hughes, and Ryan K Brennan - are back, bringing the raw, danceable joy that defined their…
The Flute Revamped

Sydney Fringe Festival: The Flute Revamped

Erskineville Town Hall 104 Erskineville Road, Erskineville, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Join flautist Melanie Walters for this concert of vibrant music inspired by television, pop music, children's literature, and other popular culture "The flute as you don’t usually hear it!" Join flautist Melanie Walters for this concert of vibrant music inspired by television, pop music, children's literature, and other popular culture.…
The Flute Revamped

Sydney Fringe Festival: The Flute Revamped

Erskineville Town Hall 104 Erskineville Road, Erskineville, Sydney, NSW, Australia
"The flute as you don’t usually hear it!" Join flautist Melanie Walters for this concert of vibrant music inspired by television, pop music, children's literature, and other popular culture. The program includes music by Jacob TV, Anne La Berge and Ian Clarke.

Brisbane Festival: C.W. Stoneking

The Tivoli Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Step into the world of C.W. Stoneking - Australia’s most enigmatic bluesman - live in a performance that defies time and genre. With his haunting voice and unmistakable sound, Stoneking channels the spirit of early 20th-century blues, New Orleans jazz, calypso, gospel and beyond. Hailing from Katherine in the Northern…

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